Consultant Psychiatrist in Older Adult, Chelmsford Spoke

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 79,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Chelmsford is seeking a Consultant Older Adult Psychiatrist to provide medical leadership for their Specialist Dementia and Frailty Service. This role involves leading clinical assessments, managing multidisciplinary teams, and supporting patient care for aged 70+ with mental health issues. Ideal candidates will possess full GMC registration and appropriate Consultant Grade qualifications. NHS staff benefits included.

Benefits

Season ticket loans

NHS discounts for staff

Excellent training facilities

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and membership of the Specialist Register required.
• CCT or close to obtaining it by the application date.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct assessments for complex cases and supervise team members.
• Attend outpatient clinics and perform complex diagnostic memory assessments.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mental health assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Full GMC registration

Membership of the Specialist Register

Appropriate Consultant Grade (CCT)

Job description

Overview

A vacancy at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. We invite a Consultant Older Adult Psychiatrist to lead and provide medical leadership for the Chelmsford Specialist Dementia and Frailty Service at the Crystal Centre, Chelmsford. The service delivers comprehensive care for patients aged 70+ with mental health problems or dementia, and may accept younger patients who meet frailty criteria.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and membership of the Specialist Register.
• Appropriate Consultant Grade (CCT) or within six months of obtaining a CCT on the date of application.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team.
• Lead clinical referral management from the post holder’s own patch.
• Conduct new assessments for complex cases and supervise other team members.
• Attend outpatient clinics (approximately 3 new patients and 10‑12 follow‑ups per session) and domiciliary visits (1 clinic).
• Oversee clinical management of service patients through weekly multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Perform complex diagnostic memory assessments and supervise nurses on less complex assessments.
• Conduct disclosure appointments to inform patients of diagnosis, discuss and initiate treatment if appropriate.
• Support nurses in coordinating care for patients with complex problems and promote active case‑load management.
• Participate in multi‑professional meetings and carry out Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act assessments as required.
• Provide clinical advice to team members during working hours, supporting duty system decision‑making for complex cases.
• Cover for holidays and absences to colleagues with mutual consultation and agreement.

Benefits and Development

• Season ticket loans.
• NHS discounts for staff.
• Excellent training facilities and opportunities.
• Buying and selling annual leave scheme.
• Opportunity to work bank shifts and gain experience in other areas.
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and cycle‑to‑work.
• Day‑one flexible employment.

This advert closes on Thursday 11 Dec 2025.